If you put a down payment down, haven't you already bought the car? Did you agree on a price? Why can't you make them find you another car at the same deal and throw in something extra for your trouble?

This is totally their fault. Especially in this economic climate, they should be bending over backwards to make things right for you. Make sure they're constantly aware that you were wronged by their actions.

Look, they fucked up. You're dealing from a power position on this now. Use it to your advantage. Something along the lines of "ok, what are you going to do for me to make up for your mistake?"

It's not like the car dealers have the luxury of chasing buying customers away right now....

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Actually they might.
Just read a story that car dealers are seeing record sales - in gas efficient models.
Dealerships like Nissan, Toyota and Hyundai can't keep enough vehicles in stock for customers.

Still,
They should honor your rebate. Not your fault it expired.
Do you also qualify for a first-time buyer discount or student (recent college grad)discount?